Some Divorce Lawyers, like those at the Legal Action Workshop Law Firm, offer a ‘flat fee’ model for Divorce in California. This is in contrast to the ‘hourly-retainer’ model that most Family Law Attorneys use. The ‘hourly-retainer‘ model is not affordable for most people. It also does not allow the client any certainty as to what the Divorce will cost. A flat fee model was designed to help those who cannot afford hourly-retainer rates and may not need, or want, this type of payment model.
A Flat Fee Divorce can mean different things to clients as well as to Divorce Lawyers. Here are some points to consider when shopping for a ‘flat fee Divorce‘:
- make sure that you are dealing with a Law Firm and not a document service so that you can get legal advice as needed
- a Flat Fee Divorce should start with a consultation with an experienced Divorce Lawyer (not a paralegal) for legal advice & oversight
- confirm specifics about what you will get for the flat fee i.e. what will be done for the flat fee, and what, if any, are the additional charges
- discuss alternatives if the Divorce becomes contested or things do not go according to the plan
A ‘flat fee Divorce’ can save clients a considerable amount of money and time. Legal Action Workshop has been offering ‘flat fee Divorce‘ for over 30 years. We are experienced Divorce Lawyers and can explain our procedures in detail. In addition, we also offer Lawyers for court when needed.
When you wish to save money on your Divorce and still have the advice & oversight of an experienced Divorce Attorney, give us a call! We can be reached at 1-800-HELP-444 (1-800-435-7444) or visit our website for more information: www.LegalActionWorkshopLAW.com .